Allen Jack + Cottier Australia

Scott Norton’s AJ+C Gallery Botanica Stage 81 2012

Allen Jack + Cottier — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:36:56 +0000

Michael Rogers’ AJ+C Pavilions on the Park AIA Presentation 2012

Allen Jack + Cottier — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:10:42 +0000

Press Release: Construction begins on V by Crown Parramatta

Allen Jack + Cottier — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:49:01 +0000

Construction has begun on a major new Allen Jack+Cottier designed mixed use development in Parramatta, NSW, expected to be the jewel in the city’s urban renewal.
Designed by Allen Jack+Cottier with leading Japanese/Australian architect Koichi Takada for Crown Group, the $300 million landmark, V by Crown, sets a new benchmark in design and quality for Sydney’s second CBD.

This state-of-the-art ‘vertical village’ is located in the heart of Parramatta. It features a resort-style hotel, 420 luxury apartments, premium office space and quality retail. At once bold and delicate, the building projects an understated elegance with sleekly modern aluminium clad curtain walling and concealed balconies.

Michael Heenan, Principal of Allen Jack+Cottier, said, ‘Our objective was to design a a building that goes beyond the ordinary - one that is not only strikingly beautiful but well conceived, balancing comfort and an unapologetic attention to detail. To do that you not only need specific design skills but also a visionary client, who understands what good design can deliver.’

Press Release: New residential building for St Catherine’s College, Perth

Allen Jack + Cottier — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:00:10 +0000

A new 250-unit tertiary student residence designed by Allen Jack+Cottier for St Catherine’s College in Perth, Western Australia, is set to proceed following DA approval this week.
St Catherine’s College is an independent College that provides accommodation for students attending The University of Western Australia (UWA).
Allen Jack+Cottier Principal Michael Heenan said: ‘Beautifully designed, well executed, affordable
student community living is an increasingly important drawcard for tertiary institutions, both here and internationally, in the competitive education market.’

Press Release: Allen Jack+Cottier celebrates its growing China practice with key additions to Beijing office

Allen Jack + Cottier — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:03:16 +0000

Leading Australian firm Allen Jack+Cottier has celebrated 10 years of growth in its China practice with the expansion of its Beijing office and two key new appointments to the design team based in Beijing.
Peter Ireland, Principal of Allen Jack+Cottier, said “We have been working very successfully now in China for ten years, and have come to understand elements of the Chinese market extremely well.
“We bring to China, many years of experience in large projects - in specialized residential, hospitality, health care and education and we can see major opportunities to build further on our practice there.”

Volume 3 Issue 5

Allen Jack + Cottier — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:12:11 +0000

Press Release: Aussie Sports Pavilion set to tackle World’s Best Sports Buildings

Allen Jack + Cottier — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:58:42 +0000

“In a remarkable repeat of history, a modest sports pavilion for Department of Sport and Recreation has
been shortlisted for the best Sports Building at the World Architecture Festival being held in Barcelona
this week. In what will shape up as a “David and Goliath” effort, the modest Milson Island Sports Pavilion
is up against the behemoths of international sports, including the best new stadiums in the UK, Germany, Spain and the Middle East. All average value of $A300 million in comparison to Milson Island at $A2.7 million.

Peter Stronachs AJ+C Mittagong Farmhouse AIA Presentation 2011

Allen Jack + Cottier — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:40:03 +0000

Jim Koopman’s AJ+C Harris Street Studios AIA Presentation 2011

Allen Jack + Cottier — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:09:33 +0000

Press Release: SW1 South Bank Urban Village, Brisbane wins Planning Institute of Australia Award

Allen Jack + Cottier — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:30:15 +0000

The SW1 South Bank Urban Village project, Brisbane in which Allen Jack+Cottier was a design partner has been awarded the coveted 2011 Australia Award for Urban Design by the Planning Institute of Australia.
The Australia Award for Urban Design is Australia’s premier award for urban design achievement. The Award was established to recognise urban design projects of high quality.
Allen Jack+Cottier designed an eight storey commercial building with ground floor retail in association with Cox Rayner Architects. Project architect Nicola Middleton said of the project, ‘The retail accommodation on ground level was designed to be permeable, drawing people from various directions, into the central ‘spine’ of the development. Combining this with crafted retail frontages ensures a vibrant and active relationship with the street.’
PIA National President Dyan Currie said SW1 represented a complex urban renewal challenge and was achieved through the cooperation of a number of professional organisations.
Ms Currie said, ‘This is an outstanding example of urban design and good planning. SW1 links South Bank to West End and has a real sense of community. People are well connected to transport, shops, restaurants, commercial and residential precincts,’
‘SW1 was chosen from 46 top quality urban design projects entered in this year’s awards, which is an indication of how well it was regarded by the adjudicators.’ she added.
Cox Rayner Architects was lead consultant for the client South Bank Corporation, with input from Allen Jack+Cottier Architects, Gamble McKinnon Green, Bureau Proberts, Haysom Architects and JMA Architects.
The project transformed a plot of derelict land into an enjoyable and attractive urban environment in which people can live, work and play. The precinct brings together human scale and built form massing, and successfully integrates the needs of pedestrians, public transport and cars, while introducing a sense of community. The quality of the public spaces encourages use, and in doing so brings the area to life.